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Edward Hand papers, 1771-1798 (bulk) 1766-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.6 linear feet (; 2 boxes, 3 volumes)

Abstract:

Edward Hand (1744-1802) was born in Ireland, came to America with the British Army in the 1760s, and served with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. This collection of his papers includes three bound volumes and two boxes of papers that contain correspondence, accounts and other financial papers, commissions, and a copy of his Valley Forge orderly book from 1776. There is also a group of letters dated 1775 to 1785 that Hand wrote to his wife.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]